A Disadvantage of the Survey Method of Research Is That

question 75

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of the survey method of research is that:

• A) findings are less likely to generalize to the larger population than with other research methods.
• B) they tend to be significantly more expensive to conduct than other research methods.
• C) nonresponse rates can be high, and subjects may still distort their responses.
• D) they provide information on a very limited sample of subjects.

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Definitions:

Constant Rate

A fixed percentage or value that does not change over a specified period of time, often used in financial formulas to calculate growth or decay.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income not distributed to shareholders but instead reinvested in the business or used to pay off debt.

Common Equity

Represents the stockholders' equity or the amount available to common shareholders as a portion of the net worth of a company.

Capital Structure

The mixture of debt and equity financing that a company uses to fund its operations and growth.